This is a great family dish. Even if non allergic people want to have it with egg noodles, rice noodles will be an ideal accompaniment for anyone with allergies. Whichever way, the whole family can eat together, as the turkey meatballs are safe to have and are delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed cornflakes. (Place cornflakes in a plastic bag, and roll a rolling pin over it)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons finely cut fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoons dried sage
- 2 level Tablespoons corn-starch.
- Salt to taste.
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line jelly roll pan with foil. Grease foil with a small quantity of oil, or use a cooking spray.
- In a large bowl,combine ground turkey, cornflake crumbs, applesauce, salt, corn-starch, garlic, parsley and sage. Mix well.
- With hands, shape mixture into approx. 16 balls
- Place meatballs about an inch apart, in prepared pan.
- Roast meatballs 20 minutes, or until they lose their pink color throughout.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, water, sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat,
- Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat.
To serve, place prepared noodles on individual plates. Top with meatballs and cranberry sauce.
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